Ronald Gregory Email & Phone Number

Nationwide

Executive Vice President of Public Institutions for North America. Overall responsible for Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), Property Management including Higher Education, K-12 and private institutions. Managing over 87 Million square feet for facilities management.. Presidential Committee board member of Ottawa University, Kansas and.

Greater Chicago Area

Seasoned Executive with over 30 years of experience in the facility and operations management industry. Over the years in my experience having held significant leadership positions overseeing facility operations including all aspects of facility management. This includes but is not limited to K-12, Higher education & Retail Management. Designed and.

West Region

• Region Vice President of Operations for Higher Education, Facilities, Sports and Leisure and Food.
• Managed & developed the Sales organization for Universities in the Western Region wherein sold 13 new accounts both food & facilities totally over $13.5 million in annual revenue.
• Oversight of 61 Food accounts, 45 Facilities accounts, 8 Sports and Leisure including the Rose Bowl and ASU, accounts total combined volume of $272 million in sales and over $24 million in operating profit… Show more.
• Oversight of 61 Food accounts, 45 Facilities accounts, 8 Sports and Leisure including the Rose Bowl and ASU, accounts total combined volume of $272 million in sales and over $24 million in operating profit. Direct.
• Manage and direct 15 district managers, 192 salaried managers, and 1,642 non-salaried associates throughout the west region. Direct involvement in sales opportunities and contract engagement.
• Review inventory management, P&L, and key performance indicators (KPI), with responsibility for client communications that include planning and implementing product and service fulfillment strategies that result in.

• Manage 16 accounts totaling $18 million in sales as a reliable contact and solution resource to key decision makers including presidents and CFOs of universities.
• Review inventory management, P&L, and key performance indicators (KPI), with responsibility for client communications that include planning and implementing product and service fulfillment strategies that result in.
• Conduct extensive follow through in order to ensure timely and accurate… Show more
• Conduct extensive follow through in order to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of all contracted services provided in conformity with customers’ ongoing needs, requirements and preferences.
• Work collaboratively with staff at all levels in a team effort to consistently achieve budget, cost, quality, and productivity goals while ensuring account growth, development and retention. Show less

• Manage 8 accounts totaling $12 million in sales as a reliable contact and solution resource to key decision makers including presidents and CFOs of universities.
• Review inventory management, P&L, and key performance indicators (KPI), with responsibility for client communications that include planning and implementing product and service fulfillment strategies that result in.
• Conduct extensive follow through in order to ensure timely and accurate… Show more
• Conduct extensive follow through in order to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of all contracted services provided in conformity with customers’ ongoing needs, requirements and preferences.
• Work collaboratively with staff at all levels in a team effort to consistently achieve budget, cost, quality, and productivity goals while ensuring account growth, development and retention. Show less

• Oversaw housekeeping and HVAC for 2400 stores, 24 national contracts and $550 million in expenses; reduced expenses by $17 million in two years; generated a favorable impact on bottom line and profit.
• Worked with vendors and partners to develop long-range strategic plans to meet changing economic conditions and demographics; conduct product / marketing tests to reduce expenses.
• Partnered with procurement and buying teams for purchasing of fixtures, displays, signing and all… Show more Oversaw housekeeping and HVAC for 2400 stores, 24 national contracts and $550 million in expenses; reduced.
• Partnered with procurement and buying teams for purchasing of fixtures, displays, signing and all construction related materials. Worked with e-Procurement tools for all purchasing and vendor contracts.
• Develop RFI and scope of work for all project work. Maintained warranties and fulfillment of specifications; presented all capital budget requirements and parameters to the company's Capital Committee.
• Managed profit and loss (P&L), reviewed and analyzed revenue, cost elements, operational standards, Strategic planning, merchandising, sales performance, marketing, purchasing and inventory.

• Increased operating profit margin by 4% in the Chicago district; moved district from #12 in region to #1 in customer service excellence; responsible for overseeing 14 stores, $560 million in sales.
• National District of the Year on several occasions out of 68 districts; recognized for strategic planning, merchandising, inventory management and customer service excellence; managed 24 direct reports.
• Planned, developed and implemented operational, merchandising and… Show more Increased operating profit margin by 4% in the Chicago district; moved district from #12 in region to #1 in customer service excellence.
• Planned, developed and implemented operational, merchandising and inventory management strategies for multiple stores throughout key districts in Midwest, South and Southwest regions.
• Member, Corporate Strategic Leadership Team, one of top 200 executives. Show less

• Responsible for overseeing 156 stores and $1 billion in expenses; #1 overall out of 8 regions.
• Achieved an increase of 8% in sales; reduced expenses by 3%
• Worked closely with vendors, partners and external sources to negotiate mutually profitable contracts, determine course of action to improve performance, and rectify all deficiencies.

• Continually increased sales, reduced expenses, and served as an integral resource for strategic planning, merchandising, inventory management, and customer service excellence in Midwest / Southeast regions.
• Managed between $16 million to $45 million in sales / merchandising / inventory, up to 25 direct reports.
• #1 in sales / profit / customer service excellence out of 150 stores in the Florida / Southeast region.